Pets are cute friends, but most of them are mischievous, making the house messy and even destroying the interior. How to design and decorate a house to both suit your personality and be pet-friendly has become a difficult problem for many homeowners.

Choose sturdy fabric

Many customers say durability and cleanliness are their top criteria when designing a home with pets.

Most suggest that with indoor furniture, people should choose sturdy fabrics that are used for outdoor furniture. In particular, suede material is a good suggestion that is easy to clean and does not scratch.

Additionally, with upholstered furniture, you can use a cover to protect them from pet claws.

Buy affordable carpets

When your pet plays, your carpet can get a lot of hair and dirt. Therefore, you should choose carpets made from natural fibers at affordable prices. The neutral color of this type of carpet is also suitable for most spaces.

Carpets woven with high-quality fur or fibers will make the space more luxurious, but are very wasteful if scratched or dirty by dogs or cats. Notably, no matter what type of carpet you choose, don't forget to add an anti-slip pad underneath to avoid shifting.

Cover your pet's cage

Pet cages are sometimes not in harmony with the general design of the house. Instead of placing the cage in less noticeable locations, you can use fabrics that match the color of your home decorations to cover the cage. With cat toilets and small cages, you can also hide it underneath the bench.

Ashley Darryl, an interior designer in Manhattan, shares an interesting idea. She placed the puppy's cage underneath the shoe bench. Thus, when the door opens, the door will obscure the barn and will not affect the aesthetics of the house.

Use artificial flowers

Some flowers and houseplants such as lilies, chrysanthemums and azaleas are toxic to dogs and cats. If pets eat or swallow it, they will suffer from poisoning, digestive disorders, and even death.

Therefore, Michael San Filippo, spokesman for the American Veterinary Medical Association, advises homeowners not to decorate indoor plants. Instead, you should use artificial flowers to ensure your pet's safety.

Choose furniture the same color as your pet's fur

Instead of causing trouble, pets can become inspiration when you design your home. Karen Ferguson, design director of interior design company Harrison Design, suggests that people should choose the main color palette for their interior according to the color of their pet's fur. This way, their fur will be less noticeable when stuck on furniture.

Karen also designed a nail rake in the same color as the curtains. When she wants to hide this bulky item, she simply pushes it behind the curtain.

Integrated animal cage and furniture

Pet cages can be integrated with furniture to create a harmonious, seamless feeling. For example, you can integrate the coop with the kitchen island or cabinets in the laundry room.

With this type of barn, you should design it simply and in accordance with the overall style. In addition, you can also design a cat cage or toilet with a door that resembles a cabinet door. Thus, it will easily synchronize with the rest of the house.

Source: Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper